1959 DKW Junior vs. 1990 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Alto is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Junior would be higher. At 796 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Suzuki Alto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Suzuki Alto (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Junior weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Alto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 DKW Junior (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1990 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | DKW | Suzuki |
| Model | Junior | Alto |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2180 mm |
